Chris Braswell

OLB, ILB · Alabama

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Week 14: In Alabama's 27-24 win over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, Braswell was credited with five tackles of Georgia QB Carson Beck. The linebacker recorded one tackle, and he missed a tackle. — JH

Week 13: A difference-making game for Braswell, who collected two sack and forced a fumble in Alabama's Iron Bowl win at Auburn, 27-24. In addition to sacking Payton Thorne twice, he pressured him on four other dropbacks. — JH

Week 12: Braswell was ejected for targeting after playing just three snaps in his team's crushing of Chattanooga, 66-10. Braswell was flagged for going helmet to helmet with Chattanooga quarterback Chase Artopoeus, though it was questionable whether Braswell deserved the ejection. — JH

Week 11: Braswell notched half of a sack and two assisted tackles as the Tide smacked Kentucky, 49-21. He logged 40 snaps for the game. — JH

Week 10: While he did not record a sack of Jayden Daniels, Braswell did pressure him several times as Alabama topped No. 14 LSU, 42-28. The LB also recorded one solo and one assisted tackle. — JH

Week 9: DNP — Bye week

Week 8: Against No. 17 Tennessee, Braswell twice chased down Vols quarterback Joe Milton for sacks in 'Bama's 34-20 victory. The linebacker also recorded two other QB pressures and was in on four tackles. — JH

Week 7: As Alabama beat Arkansas, 24-21, the Tide LB recorded two solo tackles and three assisted tackles. He also was credited with one quarterback pressure. — JH

Week 6: In Alabama's 26-20 win over Texas A&M, Braswell had his most impactful game of the season thus far. He recorded two sacks and fove other quarterback pressures. He was also in on five tackles. — JH

Week 5: Braswell had 2 tackles and one QB hurry. Braswell was also targeted three times and giving up two receptions for 17 total yards in a 40-17 win over Mississippi State. — JH

Week 4: Braswell recorded three solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, and four QB pressures in a 24-10 win over Ole Miss. He also missed two tackles.— JH

Week 3: Braswell had a big game in 'Bama's 17-3 win over USF, 17-3. Braswell recored 66 snaps, five tackles, seven QB hurries and two sacks. — JH

Week 2: Braswell played in limited plays in a 34-24 loss to Texas. Braswell recorded three tackles one solo and two assisted. He had two quarterback pressures. —JH

Week 1: Braswell had 43 snaps he played in recording three tackles, two assisted and one QB sack. He was also targeted three times, giving up only one reception for three yards in a 65-7 win over MSST. —JH

Week 0: DNP

HISTORY — from college profile

2022: Played in all 13 games, totaling 20 tackles, including four for loss (-23 yards) and 2.5 sacks (-12 yards) ... also recorded six quarterback hurries and forced one fumble ... selected as one of the defensive players of the week by the Alabama coaches for his play against Utah State in the opener. Utah State: Saw his most extensive playing time to date and took advantage of the opportunity ... totaled four tackles, including one for loss (-10 yards), while also forcing a fumble. Texas: Earned snaps on defense and special teams in Austin. ULM: Worked at outside linebacker against the Warhawks. Vanderbilt: Logged extensive minutes on defense ... posted two tackles, including one for loss (-5 yards) and half a sack (-4 yards) ... also pressured the Vandy quarterback twice. Arkansas: Recorded one tackle in Fayetteville. Texas A&M: Provided pressure off the edge all night ... recorded one sack (-6 yards) as part of his two total tackles ... also contributed two quarterback hurries to the Tide's season-high 14 in the game. Tennessee: Posted three tackles against the Vols. Mississippi State: Pressured the Bulldogs' quarterback once on the night. LSU: Finished with one tackle in Baton Rouge. Ole Miss: Saw time on defense and special teams against the Rebels. Austin Peay: Recorded one tackle on the day. Auburn: Provided pressure all day against the Tigers ... totaled two tackles, including one sack (-2 yards), to go with a quarterback hurry. Kansas State: Finished with four stops in the Sugar Bowl matchup.

2021: Played a role on special teams and in UA’s pass-rush game in year two ... accumulated 13 total tackles, including one for loss (-1 yard), to go with two quarterback hurries ... also blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown against Mercer. Miami: Earned his first career playing time, recording two tackles. Mercer: Came up big on special teams, blocking a punt that was returned 33 yards for a Tide touchdown ... also contributed three tackles and a quarterback hurry against the Bears. Florida: Recorded a pair of tackles in Gainesville. Southern Miss: Finished with three tackles on the night. Ole Miss: Saw time on defense and special teams against the Rebels. Texas A&M: Earned minutes in College Station. Mississippi State: Worked on defense and special teams on the night. Tennessee: Saw time against the Volunteers. LSU: Helped to provide pressure off the edge for the Tide ... posted one tackle by night’s end. New Mexico State: Recorded a tackle for loss (-1 yard) as part of his two stops against the Aggies. Arkansas: Saw time on defense but did not record any stats. Georgia: Came in to pressure the quarterback, providing one hurry off the edge. Cincinnati: Worked on defense and special teams in the Cotton Bowl. Georgia: Earned snaps on defense and special teams.

2020: Did not see playing time for the Crimson Tide in 2020.

High school: Played his prep ball at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, MD, where he was coached by Biff Poggi…Highly regarded pass-rushing threat and ranked the nation's top-rated weakside defensive end and No. 2 player from his home state on the 247Composite…5-star prospect on the Composite along with Rivals.com and ESPN.com…Earned a five-star rating by PrepStar where he was a member of the magazine's Top 150 Dream Team and listed as the No. 12 player nationally…Ranked No. 7 on the ESPN300 and the site's No. 3 defensive end, No. 3 player in the East Region and second-rated player from Maryland…Listed at No. 24 on the Rivals250…Rated the second-best outside linebacker and overall player from the state of Maryland by Rivals.com…the No. 19 player on the Composite while 247 ranked him at No. 39 overall in his recruiting cycle selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game

PERSONAL

Chose Alabama over Clemson, Georgia and LSU.

2022

defensive
TFL QB HUR TOT TD PD SACKS SOLO
4.5 6.0 17.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 7.0

2021

defensive
TFL QB HUR TOT TD PD SACKS SOLO
1.0 2.0 13.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0
puntReturns
AVG NO TD LONG YDS
11.0 1.0 0.0 11.0 11.0

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Proj Rd: 2-3
Height: 6021
Weight: 255
Forty: 4.54
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